The rise of touchless commerce and what’s next for privacy shield protocols

by Bernard Clary

The privacy protocols that have been integral to the international adoption of touchless commerce are now in flux as payment practices evolve at a differing…

The numbers are in: COVID-19 has pushed consumers away from cash

by Rachel Little — Marketing Manager, Vianet PLC

Consumers are fearful due to concerns that cash handling is dirty and may be another way the coronavirus can be transmitted and spread. The retail industry has…

The right way to keep your equipment clean

by Ken Pedersen — VP Business Development, KICTeam

Businesses and organizations have a huge challenge right now; they have to use a cleaning agent that's suitable for the equipment to keep it clean and working…

Physical retail will come back stronger than ever, POP to play a big role

by Katie Kochelek — Marketing Specialist, Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc.

Industry experts predict physical retail will rebound stronger than ever because of the pandemic.

How to use digital signage to meet COVID-19 restrictions

by Brian Kirkendall

Retailers looking to improve customer engagement, lure customers back into physical stores and improve safety will deploy more touchless interactions. Digital…

Self-Service Innovation Virtual Summit Sponsor: OptConnect

SILVER SPONSOR OptConnect is North America's leading provider of managed wireless connectivity for the vending and kiosk space. OptConnect provides a secure…

Self-Service Innovation Virtual Summit Sponsor: Stora Enso

SILVER SPONSOR Intelligent Packaging at Stora Enso provides a proven solution for the era of contactless retail. At the heart of the solution is the…

How temperature screening kiosks keep employees, visitors safe during COVID-19

by Katie Kochelek — Marketing Specialist, Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc.

Workplace temperature kiosks can help retailers keep employees and customers safe as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

Self-Service Innovation Virtual Summit Sponsor: Gimbal

SILVER SPONSOR Gimbal translates location data into intent, conversion, and insights to help organizations transform their businesses, maximize marketing…

Self-Service Innovation Virtual Summit Sponsor: CEMOSoft

SILVER SPONSOR CEMOSoft LLC offers "Customer Experience" AI platforms for businesses. CEM Series to engage customer, gather customer-insights and build big…

Self-Service Innovation Virtual Summit Sponsor: MTI

SILVER SPONSOR MTI partners with enterprises to develop, build and support in-person experiences in retail, hospitality and healthcare. We are the only company…

Self-Service Innovation Virtual Summit Sponsor: Tacit

SILVER SPONSOR Tacit is a leading provider of a complete and customizable digital ordering solution for the hospitality industry. Our innovative multi-channel…

Self-Service Innovation Virtual Summit Sponsor: Alkaline88

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Self-Service Innovation Virtual Summit Sponsor: Entrust

GOLD SPONSOR Entrust keeps the world moving safely by enabling trusted identities, payments and data protection around the globe. Today more than ever, people…

Dine safely with temperature screening kiosks

by Melissa Harward — Marketing Coordinator, Meridian Kiosks

While practically every industry has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic in some way over the past year, some have faced larger setbacks and restrictions…

Self-Service Innovation Virtual Summit Sponsor: Intel

SILVER SPONSOR Intel solutions span well beyond PCs and servers, enabling customers to solve challenges across cloud, the Internet of Things (IoT), AI, 5G…

Self-Service Innovation Virtual Summit Sponsor: Ultraleap

SILVER SPONSOR Ultraleap have been utilising their touchless technologies with brands, venues and integrators to create engaging and safe touchless…

Self-Service Innovation Virtual Summit Sponsor: Neonode

SILVER SPONSOR Neonode provides advanced optical sensing solutions for contactless touch, touch, gesture control, and in-cabin monitoring. Building on…

Self-Service Innovation Virtual Summit Sponsor: Compunetix

SILVER SPONSOR Compunetix is the leading developer of converged VoIP, voice, video, and data collaboration and conferencing applications for service providers…

Self-Service Innovation Virtual Summit Sponsor: Avanti Markets

SILVER SPONSOR Avanti Markets is leading the way in unattended retail. We invented the micro market breakroom in 2009 and continue to innovate unattended…